Rio vs Deacon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Boy #551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, messenger"

Origin: Greek diakonos

English American Australian

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Rio Rank #517

Deacon Rank #551

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #551 for Deacon.

Is Rio or Deacon more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Deacon at #551 in the United States.

What do Rio and Deacon mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Deacon means "servant, messenger" (Greek diakonos origin).

Are Rio and Deacon boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Deacon is primarily a boy name.